Please help! Cheap trains to London

Frith

I thought I might be able to save money getting train tickets to London in advance but it all still seems extortionate!

I want to go from Worcester (either station) to London Paddington on 28th May but the cheapest seems to be £59. Am I too late to book in advance????

Thanks in advance.

KeithP

Are you planning a return trip or just one way?

A Super Off Peak Single can be had for £29.50. Valid on many trains.

An Off Peak Day Return via Evesham is £35.

An Off Peak Return via Evesham (return upto one month later) is £42.70.

All these tickets are available on the day of travel.
No need to book in advance.

Detail from East Coast Trains website.

Where did you find a £59 ticket?

dzug1

There are no advance tickets on the direct Worcester - London line - they are never offered. The standard fares are lower than for many journeys of a similar distance - not realy 'extortionate'

You might pick up something going via Birmingham

dzug1

KeithP wrote: »

Where did you find a £59 ticket?

Guessing - two singles

House_owner

Strange as it may seem, quite often two single tickets can work out cheaper than a return ticket